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June 25, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Is Sewer Our Top Priority?

Is Sewer Our Top Priority?

Dear Editor: Is there a dire need for the Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s expensive sewer pipeline plan? Priorities for the Eastern Shore of Virginia just might be cell phone service that is reliable and affordable, as well as electronics-protective, surge-free...
Exmore Sewer Choice Could Also Affect Water Supply

Exmore Sewer Choice Could Also Affect Water Supply

By Stefanie Jackson – As the Exmore town council has grappled with the decision about how it will provide residents with sewer service for decades to come, there have been many discussions about costs, but few about the possible impacts on the water supply. Exmore is...
Exmore Council Votes to Join Hampton Roads Sanitation District

Northampton to Discuss HRSD Dec. 10

By Stefanie Jackson – Spencer Murray, chairman of the Northampton board of supervisors, addressed the Cape Charles town council Nov. 21 about joining the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), which provides sewer service for 20% of Virginia’s population, 1.7...